Representing the rural roads we drive past. This revered ground includes the well-known names which are still a part of our day to day life in our small farming community. When the residents of Edenton and surrounding communities chose this cemetery to be buried some of them included the original Odd Fellow members who helped to preserve this land so many years ago. Alongside her rest Joseph Layman’s son, the very first trustee in Wayne Township elected in 1820. When she was a young woman she fought to have the right to vote in this Country and went on to be one of the first women to run for office in the House of Representatives in the year 1922. Hannah Ann Quinby chose this sacred ground to be buried. He gave the ultimate sacrifice, perishing in service to this Nation in the War. Andrew Long, whose body was brought back to Edenton in the year 1942.

This includes a Private serving in World War II named Mr. In my research I found veterans from every war or American conflict since and including the Revolutionary war. They represented bravely not only Wayne Township, Ohio but by their Country as well. There are great Heroes who are entombed here. The bygone times represented by these past residents are of great significance. As of 2021 this graveyard is almost full, 974 Souls are laid to rest in this peaceful place. This cemetery was given by these founding fathers of Edenton with a 1000 lots for future families of the area. In the year 1858, this Lodge purchased 4 acres of land from John Fuller, a local farmer, to be reserved for a cemetery. It is noted that the Edenton Lodge was one of the wealthiest in the state of Ohio. At one time Edenton had a highly successful Odd Fellows Lodge. In the years ahead Edenton flourished and grew rapidly. In the year 1806, Edenton had its first resident Jacob Style.

For the people who reside there along with our history we are a collective story.Īs I look into the old quiet cemetery that is situated on the north side of Stonelick Lake State Park, I see this history come to life before my eyes. I’m thankful for the opportunity to tell you some local history of my hometown of Edenton, located in Wayne Township Clermont County, Ohio.

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